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Antithyroid peroxidase test
My results came back for this test as well as the Antithyroglobulin antibody test, they are as follows:
TPO = 3179 lab ref range <35
AntiTG = 74 lab ref range <20
I'm not sure what my next questions for my Endo should be? Does anyone know what these levels mean and or what is causing these antibodies??
TPO = 3179 lab ref range <35
AntiTG = 74 lab ref range <20
I'm not sure what my next questions for my Endo should be? Does anyone know what these levels mean and or what is causing these antibodies??
Thanks!
The Endo doc I went to did say we could increase my Synthroid after these last tests came back, I just hadn't had any luck with reducing any of my symptoms, so wasn't sure what increasing my meds would do?
and after reading some of the info from here I thought maybe Cytomel may be the thing to try, didn't think it could hurt at this point.
I will ask to have a FT3 done first before I ask, again thanks for your helpful insight...:)
The Endo doc I went to did say we could increase my Synthroid after these last tests came back, I just hadn't had any luck with reducing any of my symptoms, so wasn't sure what increasing my meds would do?
and after reading some of the info from here I thought maybe Cytomel may be the thing to try, didn't think it could hurt at this point.
I will ask to have a FT3 done first before I ask, again thanks for your helpful insight...:)
I just read your other thread and saw that the increase to 75 was after the 3-2009 bloodwork. The increase to 75 did very little to increase your FT4.
Actually, looking back at it all, I'd get a current FT3 done. That would give you a better idea of whether a T4 meds increase is all you need (your FT4 is still quite low), or if adding Cytomel would be a better option Without FT3, it's really tough to call.
Actually, looking back at it all, I'd get a current FT3 done. That would give you a better idea of whether a T4 meds increase is all you need (your FT4 is still quite low), or if adding Cytomel would be a better option Without FT3, it's really tough to call.
That's perfect - FT3 is exactly the test you want.
How long have you been on the 75mcg? Was it after the 03-2009 bloodwork referenced above?.
How long have you been on the 75mcg? Was it after the 03-2009 bloodwork referenced above?.
They never did a basic T3 only the Free T3-
reference range for FT3 is (2.3 - 4.2)
reference range for RT3 is (11-32)
reference range for FT3 is (2.3 - 4.2)
reference range for RT3 is (11-32)
Do you have the reerence ranges on the T3 and RT3?
Yes, I gave up the gym when I was hypo. I just got to the point where I couldn't deal with being in pain every time I left that lasted until the next time I went. Do give yourself somewhat of a break. When you're hypo, you don't heal as you should, so little injuries from working out can linger and be exacerbated.
T3 is the active form of the thyroid hormones. It is about four times more potent than T4, but very fast-acting. If it's not used promptly, it is neutralized.
T4 is the storage form of thyroid hormones. It floats around in your bloodstream until it is needed, Then, it must be converted to T3 before your cells can use it.
FT3 levels correlate with symptoms best of any of the tests for most people, i.e. when you find the FT3 level you feel best at, you can then use it to adjust meds for optimal symptom reduction. Usually, when FT4 goes up, so does FT3. However, some people have difficulty converting T4 to T3. So, just adding more T4 meds doesn't do the trick for them.
I'm thinking maybe a bit of T3 meds (Cytomel) added to the mix might make you feel a whole lot better, but I'd like to see the T3 and RT3 ranges before I recommend that.
Yes, I gave up the gym when I was hypo. I just got to the point where I couldn't deal with being in pain every time I left that lasted until the next time I went. Do give yourself somewhat of a break. When you're hypo, you don't heal as you should, so little injuries from working out can linger and be exacerbated.
T3 is the active form of the thyroid hormones. It is about four times more potent than T4, but very fast-acting. If it's not used promptly, it is neutralized.
T4 is the storage form of thyroid hormones. It floats around in your bloodstream until it is needed, Then, it must be converted to T3 before your cells can use it.
FT3 levels correlate with symptoms best of any of the tests for most people, i.e. when you find the FT3 level you feel best at, you can then use it to adjust meds for optimal symptom reduction. Usually, when FT4 goes up, so does FT3. However, some people have difficulty converting T4 to T3. So, just adding more T4 meds doesn't do the trick for them.
I'm thinking maybe a bit of T3 meds (Cytomel) added to the mix might make you feel a whole lot better, but I'd like to see the T3 and RT3 ranges before I recommend that.
In jan they ran a T3 and a Reverse T3. they wre 2.93 and 23 respectively.
I feel very fatigues, no energy, the most aweful muscle and joint pain imagineable most of the times. It seems I get little reprieves but usually only afew weeks at a time.
I still try to go to the gym because I know I have to but man sometimes it is all I can do to drag my butt there!
Can you explain the correlation between the T$ and T3 and how the coversion works. I notice my T4 is climbing, does that mean my T3 should be as well??
I feel very fatigues, no energy, the most aweful muscle and joint pain imagineable most of the times. It seems I get little reprieves but usually only afew weeks at a time.
I still try to go to the gym because I know I have to but man sometimes it is all I can do to drag my butt there!
Can you explain the correlation between the T$ and T3 and how the coversion works. I notice my T4 is climbing, does that mean my T3 should be as well??
Okay, so Hashi's it is! Your FT4 is fairly low, and your TSH seems to want to go high. I assume your meds increases have been keeping your TSH under some control.
I would really like to see FT3. I'm witnessing a disturbing trend where doctors don't order FT3...very unfortunate as it correlates to symptoms better than anything else.
What are your symptoms now?
I would really like to see FT3. I'm witnessing a disturbing trend where doctors don't order FT3...very unfortunate as it correlates to symptoms better than anything else.
What are your symptoms now?
Yes, I have the whole gammit of tests. Actually I went back on synthroid back in 2006 after being plagued with fatigue, terrible knee & other joint & muscle pain, foggy brain, weight gain, etc...
I started out on 25,mcg, than they up it to 50 and switched to Synthroid, than went to endo who up it again to 75mcg.
my TSH has ranged from:
10-2007 - 2.02
7-2008 -5.01
9-2009 - 0.63
01-2009 - 8.22 Free T4 - 0.85
03-2009 - 3.47 Free T4 - 1.09
5-2009- 1.78 Free T4 - 1.11
I started out on 25,mcg, than they up it to 50 and switched to Synthroid, than went to endo who up it again to 75mcg.
my TSH has ranged from:
10-2007 - 2.02
7-2008 -5.01
9-2009 - 0.63
01-2009 - 8.22 Free T4 - 0.85
03-2009 - 3.47 Free T4 - 1.09
5-2009- 1.78 Free T4 - 1.11
Have you had other thyroid bloodwork done? FT3, FT4 and TSH? Do you have symptoms?
Your high antibody levels are indicating that you have an autoimmune thyroid disease, Hashi's (most likely since TGab is elevated as well as TPOab) or Grave's depending on your other labs. Your body has come to see your thyroid as an invader and is attcking it with antibodies. No one knows why this happens, and there is very little, if anything, to do to stop it. All you can do is let the antibodies do their damage until a thyroid condition develops that can be treated.
Your high antibody levels are indicating that you have an autoimmune thyroid disease, Hashi's (most likely since TGab is elevated as well as TPOab) or Grave's depending on your other labs. Your body has come to see your thyroid as an invader and is attcking it with antibodies. No one knows why this happens, and there is very little, if anything, to do to stop it. All you can do is let the antibodies do their damage until a thyroid condition develops that can be treated.
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